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Chair Brooks-Powers describes the purpose of Proposed Int. 246-A on commissary fund returns

New York City Council · Sep 23, 2026 · starts 0:00:55 · 24 sec

The chair announces the committee will vote on Proposed Introduction 246-A, sponsored by Council Member Crystal Hudson. She explains the bill would require the Department of Correction to inform incarcerated individuals about institutional funds remaining in their accounts before release and establish procedures for returning that money.

Selvena N. Brooks-Powers

Today, the committee will vote on proposed introduction number 246A, sponsored by Councilmember Crystal Hudson.

Selvena N. Brooks-Powers

This bill would require the Department of Correction to provide incarcerated individuals with information about the institutional funds remaining in their accounts before they are released from custody and establish procedures for returning those funds.